Cartoni Master 30 Studio 2-St CF System

The Cartoni Master 30 system combines the Master 30 fluid head with a 2-stage carbon fibre Studio tripod and an S838 ground spreader. It carries cameras from 3 to 40 kg, the working height is 78–178 cm and the complete system weighs 20 kg. It is intended for studios, OB vans and demanding EFP productions with heavy camera packages.

Master 30 on the Studio Carbon 2st. tripod

Master 30 covers a wide range of broadcast applications from 4K EFP to studio and OB work; the patented counterbalance and Cartoni’s patented planetary fluid mechanism give super-precise starts and stops.

3–40 kgflat Mitchell baseheight 78–178 cmweight 20 kg2-stage carbon fibre

Planetary fluid mechanism

From almost free-wheeling to a consistent maximum drag: Master 30 keeps perfect balance at any tilt angle.

3 to 40 kg

For heavy broadcast and production set-ups.

Digital readouts

Illuminated spirit level, digital readouts and ±90° tilt.

150 kg tripod capacity

Locking knobs and leg castings in a polymer and fibreglass blend save weight.

Ground spreader

Firm footing for the studio tripod on a flat floor.

Master 30 fluid head

Flat Mitchell base, horizontal lock, ergonomic brake levers and a large side-load sliding camera plate with quick release.

Carbon studio tripod

The aluminium alloy Mitchell base integrates the leg castings into a torsion-free structure; six 2.5 cm carbon fibre tubes and a 150 kg tripod capacity.

S838 ground spreader

Ground spreader for T724 studio tripods with ball foot coupling.

Two pan bars

The AH109 telescopic pan bar fits on the right or left; the system has two.

Payload range

The chart shows how much camera weight the Master 30 head balances depending on the height of the centre of gravity above the plate.